Due to a licensing change in early 2022, Adobe ceased automatic updates to Pantone color books within Creative Cloud applications. Consequently, users working with modern Illustrator versions (2022, 2023, 2024, and later) may find certain libraries missing or encounter "legacy" color issues. This paper details the current methods for obtaining and enabling these color libraries, distinguishing between free legacy libraries and the modern Pantone Connect subscription service.
. Depending on your budget and technical comfort, you can use the official plugin or a manual workaround. Method 1: Official Pantone Connect Plugin (Recommended)